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Samson Siasia vows to clear name after Fifa ban

Former Nigeria international and coach Samson Siasia has denied any wrongdoing after he was slapped with a lifetime ban by Fifa on Friday.

The ex-forward, who also managed the Nigeria U20 and U23 teams, was found guilty of “having accepted that he would receive bribes in relation to the manipulation of matches in violation of the Fifa Code of Ethics,” wrote Fifa in a statement.

However, the disgraced Siasia has sworn to exonerate himself of any wrongdoing.

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"I've not done anything wrong and will continue to fight to clear my name," Siasia told BBC Sport.